Automation of library operations can very readily be regarded as a way of escape from the pressing problem of everyday life in a library, ordering and cataloguing books, answering awkward reference questions, tracing lost books. Automation will certainly simplify many of these tasks, but it must be built upon a sure foundation of good library practice which, as far as possible, prevents problems from arising. In a changing world, librarians have the resposibility not only to know about the ways in which libraries can use the techniques of automation, but also tobe aware of the changes automation can bring to library service in the near and perhaps the more distant future. This book will be highly informative to professionals, students, scholars, acadicians in the field of library and information science.
Automated Management of Library Collection
Rs. 650
Additional information
| ISBN | 8170003024 |
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| Year of Publication | 2001 |
| Binding | HardBound |
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| Language | English |
Preface
1. Introduction
2. Automation Trends in Libraries Effect of Automation; Problems in automation;
Computer centre and systems personnel; Hardware and software suppliers; Library staff ; Poor planning ; Poor design; Poor implementation; Problems of Library networks;
3. Role of Computers
Cataloguing systems. MARC project, Computer output microfilm (COM), On line real time library circulation systems, Inter library loan systems; Information storage and retrival system
4. Library Video Services
Consumer video market, Special interest video market, Educational video market, Independent video market, Comparisons in pricing
5. Library Acquisition Systems
6. Library Serials Automation
Standards, Bibliographic access, Automation proscess, Serials control procedures, Characteristics of a serials contro system, Acquisition methods
7. Online Cataloguing in Libraries
Keywords searching Boolean operators Useassistance features
8. Electronic Library Services
CD- ROM technology Videotext/teletext , Community information Software installation
9. New Trends in Libraries
Index